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Back Bay · Restaurant bar

Grill 23 & Bar

If you want one classic, no-gimmicks martini bar on this trip, this is it, a dry-aged steakhouse that's anchored Back Bay since 1983 with a wine list serious enough to carry a Grand Award. It's an easy walk from Raffles, so it works well as a first or last-night dinner.

Date nightCelebratingGroups
Neighbourhood
Back Bay
Style
Restaurant bar
Known for
classic and vermouth-forward martinis (ask for a Du Barry) · 28-day dry-aged bone-in ribeye · Wine Spectator Grand Award wine list
Prices
$$$$ · cocktails $21+
Getting in
Book on OpenTable
Food
Full menu
Hours
Mon-Thu 5-10pm, Fri-Sat 5-10:30pm, Sun 5-9pm
Recognition
Named Boston's best steakhouse by Boston Magazine more than two dozen times; only Boston restaurant with Wine Spectator's Grand Award
Address
161 Berkeley St, Boston, MA 02116

WebsiteMap

Checked: Confirmed open via its own live site (fetched 2026-10-27), which lists current hours, address, and an OpenTable reservation link.

Photo: Grill 23 & Bar, from their website.

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